We spoke countless times on Thames and 'Special' over the years. I eventually enjoyed the honour and privilege to meet Barnesy (in the Wellington Arms) and spent some memorable and hilarious time with him and other close-knit professionals who are London's regular hell-pilots. An uplifting gentleman of great character. My heartfelt condolences to his family, JJ and the team at LW, and his friends and colleagues (especially Gazza).
RIP Barnesy. You made working the heliroutes great fun.